Mō te tūranga | About the role The Kauri Centre is looking for a Programme Assistant to join our committed and passionate team on a permanent part time basis working 7 hours per week on a Friday. The Programme Assistant role is an activity and support based role providing day programmes, social outings, and pastoral care to support our clients to live and participate in their community. As a Programme Assistant you will be responsible for: • Planning, coordinating, and facilitating daily activities for our clients • Understanding clients’ needs and abilities and encouraging them to take part in activities • Assisting with packing up and storage of equipment • Driving the centre van for outings, client pick up and drop off when required • Supporting clients to participate in activities • Assist to provide nutritious meals and kitchen duties What we offer • A competitive wage • Additional leave – Birthday leave and Soul Care leave • Learning and development opportunities eg; first aid certificate • A fun and enjoyable work environment with a fantastic team • Great support network from the wider organisation Skills, Experience and Attributes It is important to us that the successful candidate has a natural ability to build connections with older people, their whānau and the community. You will have: • An understanding of the needs of older people • Strong communication and listening skills • Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities advantageous but not essential • A warm and caring personality and be physically fit • A full clean driver’s licence and a clean criminal record and NZ residency. • The ability to be creative and think outside the box to reach positive outcomes. • Have a strong moral compass with high professional ethics and personal values that align with our organisation. • A natural ability to engage, communicate and collaborate with people from all walks of life. • Endless amounts of energy to motivate, inspire and engage our older people. This is a role that requires someone who has loads of energy and creativity, is physically fit and can lift equipment with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities and making a difference in the lives of older people. About Anglican Care Waiapu The Kauri Centre is a community centre for fellowship and friendship. We provide day programmes, social outings, and pastoral care to support our members to live in and participate in their community. The Kauri Centre sits under the umbrella of Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW), is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu and have services and programmes in Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, and Hawke’s Bay. This position will remain open until filled. To complete the application form and view the Position Description, visit our website: https://acw.org.nz/work-with-us/ . To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be shortlisted. Previous applicants need not apply. Anglican Care Waiapu is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Check and reference checks. Employment is subject to clearance of all these safety checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people and in accordance with The Children’s Act 2014. ACW is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Weblink – https://acw.org.nz/work-with-us/